$2,000,000 - Death of Mother
Client pulled out from stop sign and was "t-boned" by a police car traveling 85 m.p.h. because the officer was late for roll call. Suit filed against the city police department and the gas station near the site of the accident. Gas station's signs had blocked the view of the road which contributed to the accident. A jury found that the gas station was 80% at fault while the police officer was found to be 20% at fault. Case was offered to be settled for $350,000.00 but a jury awarded the client $2,000,000.00 after trial.
$1,950,000 - Boating Accident
The clients were involved in a boating accident. Plaintiff underwent a cervical fusion, two shoulder surgeries, and head injury. The defense argued the plaintiff experienced post concussion syndrome that should have resolved within 6 months. The passengers case settled for $1.95 million and the operator of the boat was paid $275,000. The passengers case was settled 5 days before trial. The plaintiff had no lost wage claim.
$1,250,000 - Death of Spouse and Mother
Client was driving with wife and their grandchild when defendant's vehicle entered into the client's lane of travel. This caused the client to swerve, lose control, and flip their vehicle. The wife died on impact. The month before trial defendant settled for $1.2 Million.
$900,000 - 18-wheeler Accident
Client was rear-ended by a company truck at a red light. Client suffered a back injury and underwent surgery. Case settled at mediation for $900,000.
$600,000 - Offshore Accident
A crew boat ran into an offshore rig and caused client to fall on deck. As a result of the collision, the client underwent two shoulder surgeries. Defendant alleged the second surgery was the result of an intervening cause and was not related to the boat accident. At mediation (a week before trial), the insurance company and employer paid $600,000.00 to resolve the case.
$550,000 - 18-wheeler Accident
Client rear-ended by Coca-Cola truck. Client had pre-existing injuries and had back surgery at the L4-L5 level. Case settled for $550,000 after mediation.
$464,802 - Slip and Fall
Client slipped in water at a Walmart. Client had previous health issues and was disabled prior to accident. Client suffered a back injury from this accident. Jury awarded the plaintiff $464,802.
$345,000 - Automobile Accident
Client was broad-sided by defendant who was going the wrong way on a one way street. Client suffered severe neck strain after the client's head broke the driver's side window. The neck strain was eventually diagnosed as a bulging cervical disc. Prior to trial, client had undergone a full regiment of conservative treatment. Treating physician certified that his best advice was ultimately a disc fusion to avoid future problems. Defendant argued for comparative fault for failure to keep a proper look out, and that the injury was pre-existing and the accident caused a soft tissue sprain. The jury unanimously found complete fault in the defendant and awarded the client $325,000 for injuries.
$325,000 - Shooting
Client was confronted by convenience store security guard regarding a previous disagreement. After a brief dispute, the guard shot client in the neck. Client recovered following surgery. Security company settled case for $325,000.
$325,000 - Police Brutality
Client passed Juvenile Detention Center when accident occurred. Guards rushed to accident and physically beat client and claimed self defense. Client suffered a broken cheek bone, fractured ribs, and a herniated disk. Prior to trial plaintiff was offered $0. Jury awarded client a total of $325,000.
$90,000 - Slip and Fall
Client slipped on wet floor in a Target department store. Defendant cleaned floor poorly and the floor remained slippery. Client had knee surgery has a result of the fall. Case settled for $90,000.
$85,000 - Automobile Accident
The defendant driver attempted to make a left turn and traveled into the path of the plaintiff's vehicle causing a collision and injuring the plaintiff. The plaintiff was treating for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) with split therapy. The defendants would not offer more than $35,000.00. After trial on the merits of the case, plaintiff was awarded $85,000.00.
$39,000 - Premises Liability
Client falls due to defect in walkway. Client suffered a fractured foot from fall. State Farm offers $0 before trial. During cross examination, State Farm's lead witness admitted to being a convicted felon for distribution of cocaine. Judge awarded client $39,000.
$32,000 - Automobile Accident
Client was hit when traveling through a green light. There was a dispute over who was at fault. Allstate alleged plaintiff was at fault. Following trial Allstate settles case for policy limits along with court costs and interest.
$10,000 - Automobile Accident
Client was rear-ended and sought medical attention at hospital. Client did not have a follow-up appointment but testified she hurt for 3-4 weeks. Judge awarded client $10,000.
These are just a very few of the thousands of cases Murphy Law Firm LLC has successfully handles. Contact our personal injury lawyers today so we can help your case result in success.
